Pagtiyak (en. Confirmation)

pahg-tee-yak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The action of identifying or confirming the truth of something.
The confirmation of information is necessary before making decisions.
Kailangan ang pagtiyak ng mga impormasyon bago gumawa ng desisyon.
A process of verifying or demonstrating certainty.
The confirmation of data is important in our study.
Ang pagtiyak ng mga data ay mahalaga sa aming pag-aaral.
A state of being certain or without doubt.
The confirmation of experimental results is required.
Ang pagtiyak sa mga resulta ng eksperimento ay kailangan.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'tiyak' which means 'certain' or 'exact'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to find confirmation
to obtain certain information or certainty about something.
makahanap ng pagtiyak
confirmation of information
the process of verifying information.
pagtiyak ng impormasyon

Related Words

certain
expresses certainty or truth.
tiyak
certainty
state of trust in something without doubt.
katiyakan

Slang Meanings

someone who always seeks certainty
He is really a sure thing in everything; he always needs to ensure.
Sadyang sigurista siya sa lahat ng bagay, laging kailangan may pagtiyak.
just to check
Before we leave, let's just check the documents for assurance.
Bago tayo umalis, check lang natin ang mga dokumento para sa pagtiyak.
to confirm
Just confirm if he is coming so we have assurance.
Confirm mo na lang kung darating siya para may pagtiyak tayo.